Friday 25 May 2012

It's FINISHED


A Boy Story Quilt

This quilt just makes my heart go all warm and fuzzy.
It was a Quilt that I was always going to make ... one day.
Well that day came when I thought my second son was going to need
surgery at Easter and if I was going to be at the hospital then I needed
something to work on.

We left the specialist and went straight to the fabric shop, supplies bought.
Home and then some stitchery's were traced.
I was ready and the journey of this quilt began and the self imposed
deadline was set.  My gorgeous Nephews 3rd birthday - 7th June.

I did it!


 and the matching Pillow


I even put a quilt label on it so it is a real finish!


It has been quilted with an all over Kite Pantograph by Linda at Ladybug Quilting.
Thank you Linda.



- Quilt Stats - 
Pattern 
"A Boys Story" by Annie Downs of
Hatched and Patched
Finished Size
54" x 68" (138cm x 170cm)


Every stitch of this quilt was placed with love for Liam
and Lily has finished it off by filling it with cuddles.


So and Update on Declyn. 
He never had surgery. 
A lot of time had been spent at specialist and physio appointments (still one more Specialist Appt) so the stitchery's were still well timed!  He is allowed to return to sporting activities on the 1st June. He has done no running or anything for over 11 weeks and has just been given the all clear to ride his bike, he still has to get his fitness back up .....

"Really Declyn, do you have to play football this year?"

Arghh ...  boys will be boys
 and on that subject, remember Aiden's little adventure into the 
"knee injury playing field" as well?  
Yes he dislocated is patella (knee cap) and has a small tear in his ACL.

Now boys, you know I love you both but no more Knee injuries OK
 and I know you joke about it now, but really, both of you at the same time?

I'm off now. 
Have to go buy some wrapping paper and a card and get this Quilt ready to mail.
Thank you for sharing the journey of this quilt with me.

Now what ..... something new?

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19 comments :

  1. It is absolutely awesome - I am sure they will Love it! Glad the boys are healing slowly but surely :)

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  2. You have done a SUPER job with this quilt Sharon!!! ... And with time to spare!!! LOVE IT!!

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  3. Well done Sharon! It is fantastic! I am sure your nephew will love it!
    I am glad your boys are mending well!

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  4. It's gorgeous Sharon. Great choice with the red binding, it looks so good. As for the boys, well I have 3, and there really isn't much we can do but love them and patch them up!

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  5. oh Sharon its stunning i think this is one of my favourites,well done,you did an almighty job to have it finished in time.Keep well boys and no more injuries,i forgot how cute is Lily filling the quilt with cuddles,very,lol.xx

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  6. It is just lovely... you must be so pleased with it.... and finished in excellent time... glad Declan and Aiden are doing well....
    Hugz

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  7. Love. This. Quilt! You've done a fantastic job Sharon. Do love the colours. Pleased your boys are on the mend don't you just wish you could cast some magic spell over boys that let's them have their ruough and tumble.........without the injuries!

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  8. I just had to come back for another look.... Lily looks very cute wrapped up in it...
    Hugz

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  9. makes me all warm and fuzzy too. It is absolutely gorgeous even more so now it is filled with cuddles.

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  10. It's gorgeous Sharon...........you always do so well with your sewing...........

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  11. Gorgeous quilt and pillow. Your nephew will surely love it.

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  12. Fabulous finish Sharon. Little Liam is going to love his quilt and pillow for sure. How nice of Lily to fill it with cuddles for him athough I have to say she looks like she's enjoying being wrapped in the quilt herself. Maybe a 'Girls Story' for your next quilt.........

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  13. Oh Sharon... what a lovely story to go with the quilt! It will be treasured AlWaYs I'm sure!
    Love Lily in it too!

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  14. I Have loved watching this quilt grow Sharon.Its a wonderful job you've made of it,along with the cushion,what a treasure.Miss Lily makes a gorgeous model.
    Glad the boys are getting better.
    (will we be having a girls story). Xxx

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  15. I have loved watching as you made this, the quilt is stunning. It has a fabulous story, a label and is filled with cuddles what more do you need in a quilt?

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  16. Well done Sharon, the quilt looks perfect and will be such a treasure for Liam. Good to have the update on your sons too, here's hoping the rest of the year is accident free!!

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  17. beautiful quilt perfect for little boy!glad to know your son's ok!

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